Sprains and Strains in Children
Sprains and Strains in Children Sprains and strains are types of injuries. A sprain is an injury to a ligament while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Ligaments and tendons are 2 kinds of fibrous tissue…
Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder Tendonitis Shoulder tendonitis is an inflammation of your rotator cuff or biceps tendon. Your rotator cuff consists of the muscles and tendons in your shoulder. They connect your upper arm bone to your shoulder blade. Your injury may range…
Shoulder Pain and Problems
Shoulder Pain and Problems Shoulder pain and problems are common. There are many types of shoulder problems that are caused by injuries and sudden (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) inflammation of the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a complex joint that…
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation If you have dislocated your shoulder, your upper arm bone (humerus) has moved out of your shoulder joint. This is the most frequently dislocated major joint of your body. Dislocation is often caused by a significant force that…
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff Injury Your rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place. It is one of the most important parts of your shoulder. Your rotator cuff allows you to lift your arms and reach up…
Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome (Runner's Knee) Runner's knee means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur). Risk Factors Runner's knee may be…
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee) Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a condition characterized by inflammation of your patellar tendon. This connects your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Jumper’s knee weakens your tendon, and, if untreated, can lead…
Paget Disease of the Bone
Paget Disease of the Bone Paget disease of the bone is a chronic bone disorder. It causes bones to become enlarged and deformed. Bone may become dense, but fragile, because of excessive breakdown and deformation of bone. The disease is…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. Risk Factors Women are 4 times more likely to get…